Steps for Success

Steps to Designing, Planning and Construction

Pandanus Constructions work closely with the client to ensure a smooth, hassle free and enjoyable building project.

Step One: Initial Consultation

We meet the client on-site to discuss desired project outcomes

Step Two: Establish Concept Plans

We meet with the architect or building designer

They establish a concept plan and submit it to council for planning approval

We can introduce you to an architect or building designer that we have worked with on previous projects, or we can work with one of your choice.

Step Three: Provide Budget Estimate

We provide a budget estimate based on the concept plans

We then tailor the concept plans as necessary to meet budget and project outcomes

Step Four: Develop Working Drawings and Engineering Plans

The architect or building designer develops working drawings and engineering plans and submit these to council for building approval

Step Five: Define Payment Structure – Fixed Quote vs “Open Book”

We can approach the payment structure in one of two ways.

a. All-Inclusive Fixed Quote

We develop an exact, all-inclusive fixed quote for the project

As the name suggests all aspects of the project are documented and fixed prices applied. This requires decisions on all final finishes, fittings and fixtures. The all-inclusive fixed quote can provide peace of mind for the client and works well on new builds. With renovations and extensions the final pricing is always higher than the “open book” process. This is because there are often a number of unknown costs that can occur and we need to allow for these in our fixed quotes.

b. The “Open Book” Process

This option involves further development of the budget estimate.

We obtain quotes from our suppliers and subcontractors for items and services before construction starts and then project manage the entire construction process

Pandanus Constructions are paid on an hourly rate throughout the project

We charge a percentage mark up on materials and subcontractors that we manage. We take complete responsibility for contractor payments, quality and integrity of all items and work undertaken on your project

We are also responsible for council compliance and building warranty

The “open book” process enables closer client interaction throughout the project, allowing the client to make dynamic budget adjustments with different selections, products and/or design decisions as the project progresses.

Step 6: Sign Contract and Commence Construction

We sign a building contract with the client, finalise the build time line and commence construction